My Approach

What do you want from life? Probably things like - Good health; happy, fulfilling relationships and family life; rewarding work you enjoy that earns you a good living; engaging in meaningful and fun activities.
You may also have concerns about the state of the planet and want somewhere to share and talk through your feelings and what decisions you might make in the light of this.

Most people come to therapy when one or more of areas of their life isnt working as well as they'd like them to. Through talking about the things that matter to you and sharing things that trouble you you'll come to see what actions you can to take to make positive changes and develop self confidence.

I use EMDR and parts work*(see below) to help you get to the heart of the issues. You learn self soothing techniques that you can use in your life in-between sessions.

The aim is for you to reduce stress, manage anxiety and cultivate a calm, yet strong personality. From this state you'll be in a better position to make informed choices, have less stressful interactions with people and take wiser action in your life now and for the future.

I offer therapy face to face and online, both short-term focused therapy or more in-depth, on-going therapy support.
Email me to set up an initial session; This gives you the opportunity to meet me and to talk through what you want to get out of therapy. If after this meeting you want to proceed with therapy we'll agree on a series of sessions and usually meet on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

My Experience: I've been practicing for over 35 yrs and work with a very wide range of issues. I'm trained in EMDR and in IFS parts work which forms the bedrock of my approach.
I'm also a fully qualified body therapist having qualified as a teacher of the Alexander Technique in 1984. I've worked with people from many backgrounds, including Youth at Risk UK, Anchor Homes for the elderly, Royal College of Art students, Richmond and Hartfield Community Colleges and horse riders helping to improve confidence, to name a few. As a result I have many skills to draw on to help you in the best possible way.

* IFS = Internal Family Systems parts work is a model devised by Richard Schwartz
EMDR = Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing
You can find more information about these approaches on the web.

About Me

My fascination with how human beings can positively affect the quality of their lives began when I started lessons in The Alexander Technique at age 11. In my early twenties I trained as a Psychotherapist, qualifying in 1990 and more recently completed a training as an EMDR Therapist.
I have extensive experience of working with people of many ages and backgrounds; with individuals, in couples and groups in both the private and public sectors.
I also design and facilitate courses and workshops.


For recreation I spend a lot of time in the outdoors with my dog and friends, exploring the coastal paths of the UK and the lochs and mountains of Scotland, where I was brought up.

Connecting with the elemental nature of life in all its rich diversity reminds me how interconnected we all are with this magnificent planet of ours.

I work with

• Companies
• Couples
• Groups
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Cancer
• Couple Issues
• Depression
• EMDR
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Relationships
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Terminal Illness